A 33-year-old female asked:

My bp has been really high lately 160/109-140/98 it was always perfect before and now suddenly it's high. my doctor is dismissing my concerns?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Marcel Goldberg
Family Medicine 29 years experience
Get evaluated: Those blood pressures are way too high, especially as a new finding in someone as young as you. Go back to your doctor for an evaluation, and if necessary, seek a second opinion.
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